temporal lobe
US /ˈtɛmpərəl loʊb/
UK /ˈtɛmpərəl loʊb/
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lobe temporal
one of the four major lobes of the cerebral cortex in the brain of mammals. It is located beneath the lateral fissure on both cerebral hemispheres of the brain. The temporal lobe is involved in processing sensory input into derived meanings for the appropriate retention of visual memory, language comprehension, and emotion association.
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Damage to the temporal lobe can affect memory and language skills.
Les dommages au lobe temporal peuvent affecter la mémoire et les compétences linguistiques.
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The auditory cortex, responsible for processing sound, is located in the temporal lobe.
Le cortex auditif, responsable du traitement du son, est situé dans le lobe temporal.